Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5654043 | The Journal of Emergency Medicine | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Pyuria was found in 14.2% of patients with renal colic. Patients with pyuria had 36.4% positive cultures compared to 3.3% of patients without pyuria. The degree of pyuria or leukocyte esterase was significantly associated with the risk of a positive culture. Urine cultures are recommended for all patients with renal colic and pyuria.
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Authors
Marc MD, Shu B. MD, MS, FACEP, Kevin BS, Collin BS,